Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gelida
ID:
1329025

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Watson, M.P.Cárdenas & A.R.Flores

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 70: 390 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341479


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Description

Viola gelida (also called Gelid Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to South America, where it grows in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola gelida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola gelida has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola gelida is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.

Where to Find Viola gelida

Viola gelida is native to Argentina and can be found in the Mendoza region.

Viola gelida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola gelida?

Viola gelida

What is the family of Viola gelida?

Violaceae

Where is Viola gelida native to?

Brazil

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa Flores (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Flores' in the authors string.
María Paz Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Cárdenas' in the authors string.